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This is a gorgeous and near mint Model 1935 visor hat badge for the Fascist Youth (or GIL: Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) Pre-Avieri (pre-Air Force cadet). The GIL began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed in 193The badge is a large winged fasces in gold bullion. Stunning!
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s or 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 4-3/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay CON-DMM-25-13 LBDEX6/13 SBDEX9/14
CONDITION:9+ (Near Mint-): The badge is near mint.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.